Yankee
Thank you and I have good news on my end as seller emailed me late last night. He told me there was something wrong with my email (which is a little strange, given that I had previously corresponded with him and received gunbroker email responses when I made my bids).
However, why do battle with seller? Instead I am moving forward with a view toward "first things first"? I am gratified to have posted yesterday "...the sun will rise and tomorrow is another day" Today is that day.
Thank you to forum members who saw me through this transaction
BTW: Great daughter and son-in-law!